Mnangagwa orders council to hand over 'prayer land' to Makururu

"I am pleased to note that this church is growing rapidly with its wings spreading within Africa and beyond the continent," he said.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 13, 2026

Local Govt ministry acquires 165 vehicles to boost local governance operations

He said the new fleet represented a significant investment in strengthening the ministry’s operational capacity to execute its constitutional mandate.
By Boitumelo Makhurane Jul. 13, 2026

Bulawayo councillor suspended on 14 counts of fraud

Garwe said the suspension was made “in line with Section 114(1) of the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29:15], as read with the Local Government Laws Amendment Act of 2016.”
By Sharon Sibindi Jul. 6, 2026

Garwe halts councils workshop spree

Garwe warned that non-compliance would attract administrative action.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi Jul. 5, 2026

Reimagining Zim urban councils

This was a sad indictment on the country’s three biggest urban councils in terms of population.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Jun. 27, 2026

Govt threatens city fathers with jail

Residents go for days without running water and are forced to fetch the precious liquid from contaminated boreholes while cholera outbreaks have become endemic.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu Jun. 18, 2026

Bulawayo’s vendor mess spirals

Coltart told Southern Eye that the ball is now in the court of Local Government minister Daniel Garwe, who has proposed empowering municipal police to enforce by-laws more effectively.
By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 12, 2026

3 000 Spitzkop residents fret over evictions

The residents’ association pleaded with the government to urgently convene all stakeholders to prevent further conflict and uncertainty.
By Staff Reporter May. 17, 2026

Zanu PF tensions flare over illegal land sales

A Zanu PF central committee member from Harare South has criticised Local Government minister Daniel Garwe, accusing him of bias against former legislator Shadreck Mashayamombe
By Staff Reporter May. 10, 2026